JFK AirTrain is the automated, elevated people mover system that operates between JFK International Airport, Long Island Rail Road trains and New York City Subway.
It also serves as an on-airport service connecting the airline terminals, rental car facilities, hotel shuttles, and airport parking lots.
AirTrain Routes
- Howard Beach route
The Howard Beach route ends at the Howard Beach-JFK subway station. It stops at Lefferts Boulevard (connecting transit services - B15 bus) for shuttle buses to long term parking lots A and B and to airport employee parking.
Connecting transit services:
A subway train
Q11 bus Runs along Cross Bay Blvd, Q21, Q53 SBS, Q52 SBS – Serve the Cross Bay Blvd corridor
- Jamaica Station route
The Jamaica route ends at Jamaica Station on the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) next to the Sutphin Boulevard/Archer Avenue-JFK subway station (to Brooklyn and Manhattan or Queens).
Connecting transit services:
E, J and Z subway trains
Q6, Q8, Q9, Q20A, Q20B, Q25/Q34, Q30, Q31, Q40, Q43, Q44, Q60 and Q65 buses.
- Airline Terminal route (free)
The Airline Terminal route connects JFK terminals, hotel shuttles, parking areas and rental car facilities.
All JFK AirTrain stations are wheelchair accessible. Howard Beach subway and Jamaica Long Island Railroad stations are wheelchair accessible too.
Hours of Operation
AirTrain runs 24/7,
- Depending on route/time of day - trains run every 7–15 minutes,
- depending on time of day and route.
Please advise '
I am arriving JFK T8 on AA032 26Aug at 2220hrs.
Would Air Train be functional to drop me at Federal Circle.
Have to reach Days Inn through their Free Shuttle Service.
Thanks
Will I be able to get the AIR train from Platform 4 to Federal Circle on August 10th around 8pm? My hotel shuttle bus leaves from around there. Is there an alternative mode of transportation I can take if it's not running?
I think you mean *Terminal* 4, not *Platform* 4.
AirTrain service is currently suspended from 9:00 PM until 7:00 AM, Sunday-Friday, so you should be able to still catch a train at 8:00 PM. Trains to Federal Circle normally use Track 1, but always check the destination signs -- or ask an attendant -- before boarding.
If, for any reason, AirTrain service is suspended by the time you are ready to take it, the Port Authority will be operating substitute shuttle-bus service from each terminal to Federal Circle.
I am arriving tomorrow & hoping to take Airtran to get me close to the Marriott Marquis on Times Square - what is the best subway connection?
Thanks!
AirTrain to Jamaica Station; then Manhattan-bound "E" subway to 42nd Street/8th Avenue. Exit to the rear of the subway, and follow signs for the exit at 44th Street/east side of 8th Avenue. Walk one block north to 45th Street, and then 3/4 block east. The entrance to the hotel (through a driveway) will be on your left.
Allow about 35 minutes for the subway ride from Jamaica.
FOR THE LAST 3 WEEKS THE AIRTRAIN HAS BEEN BASICALLY SHUTDOWN FOR SERVICE TO THE CAR RENTAL. AND THE BUS SERVICE IS SUPPORTED BY DRIVERS THAT DO NOT KNOW WHAT AIRLINES ARE IN WHAT TERMINAL!!! WHEN IS THE AIRTRAIN GOING TO BE BACK IN FULL SERVICE????
When will the Air Train return to service from the terminals to the car rental offices?
Here's the information posted on the Port Authority's website:
""AirTrain Service Disruption
July 17 – August 19
9:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m., Sunday to Friday
AirTrain JFK service will operate ONLY between Jamaica Station and Federal Circle. Please allow extra time to travel at JFK during this period.
Shuttle bus services will be in effect at:
Howard Beach Station
Lefferts Boulevard
Federal Circle
All airline terminals
Passengers traveling to Rental Car pick-up, Long Term/Employee parking lots will need to take the free shuttle bus service."
Hi I am planning a trip from Cape Town, South Africa to Philly. I am landing at JFK on the 24th of Dec and returning the 1st of Jan 2012. What would be best and cheapest route to travel from JFK to Philly and back?
"Best" and "cheapest" are often mutually exclusive. If you have not yet purchased your ticket, you should inquire about the cost of adding on the JFK-PHL-JFK flights operated by Delta.
For ground transportation, the absolute cheapest way would probably involve taking the Q-10 or Q-10 Limited bus from JFK Terminal 4 to the "A" train subway at Lefferts Boulevard and Liberty Avenue. Take the "A" train to 34th Street/Penn Station, and then take Bolt Bus or Megabus from there to Philadelphia. The whole trip could cost under $10, depending on whether you are able to secure one of the very cheap seats on the bus by being among the first to book a particular trip.
Other, more expensive ground transportation options include taking the AirTrain to Jamaica Station, the subway or Long Island Rail Road from there to Penn Station, and then Amtrak or one of the aforementioned buses to Philadelphia.
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Can anyone help, We need to get to columbus circle station from JFK, do we take the E train from Jamaica Station or the A train from Howard Beach, both connected via the airtrain at JFK, my hotel is on 57th Street near columbus circle.
Also what is the approx travel time for the route?
Thanks
Hi there. We arrive at JFK at 5:50pm on Friday. Our hotel is at W23rd, 8th Avenue in NYC Chelsea. We are 2 adults and 4 children with "normal" luggage. What are our options to get there? Should we take the train/subway or a taxi? I expect a taxi to be pricy... What's about a bus? tia & greetings from Germany
I arrive on Delta at 9:20 pm and I believe thats at Terminal 3.
My connecting flight is at 01:20 am from Terminal 7 (Cathay Pacific Airways).
I was informed by the airline that the air train services on my travel date is suspended from 9pm - 7am next day.
Which is the safest and quickest way to get from Terminal 3 to Terminal 7 around 9:45 pm. I will have to probably tow my luggage along too.
Hi there. We arrive at JFK at 8:00am on a Thursday. What are our options to get to our hotel at 7th Ave and 51st St? I can't tell which of the LIRR, E-Train or A-Train is quickest. Will it be busy on all routes because of rush hour and should we take a taxi instead? Many thanks.
How many people? How much luggage? AirTrain to Jamaica and then the "E" subway to 50th Street/8th Avenue would get you very close to your destination. The subway will be crowded at that hour, but you would be boarding at the second stop, so you should be able to get a seat. (You also have the option of riding the "E" train one stop in to opposite direction -- to its terminal at Jamaica Center -- and you would certainly get a seat there.) If you only have carry-on size luggage, you can probably slide it under your seat to keep it out of the aisles.
A taxi is always an option, but it will cost about $60 with toll and tip, and might not be any faster than the AirTrain/"E" subway combination at that hour.
Air Train Timings